The Illinois College women’s tennis team defeated Webster University 7-0 on Apr. 15 in the last home dual of the season at Bellatti Tennis Complex.
This win marks the team’s sixteenth victory of the season, setting a new program record for single-season wins. The Lady Blues now hold a record of 16-7-1.
Illinois College swept all doubles matches, with Alyssa Wise and Lily Ingram winning 6-2 at No. 1 doubles, while Sabrina Ingram and Sophi Barrow secured a 6-1 victory at No. 2. Morgan Keefe and Madison Eastin won by forfeit at No. 3 doubles. In singles play, Wise claimed a straight-set win (6-4, 6-0) at No. 1 singles and Eastin followed with a close match (7-5, 6-3) at No. 2 singles. Keefe dominated her opponent with a score of 6-1, 6-0 at No.3 singles; Maddie Marshall won her match at No.4 singles by a score of 6-1, 6-1; both Sabrina Ingram (No.5) and Lily Ingram (No.6) received wins by forfeit.
According to the official website, Illinois College Lady Blues Tennis features the Blueboys as its mascot and competes in NCAA Division III as part of the Midwest Conference. The program is based in Jacksonville, Illinois according to its official website.
The Lady Blues will travel to Greenville for their final dual match of the season next Tuesday with first serve scheduled for four o’clock in the afternoon.
